We need to research plants that can grow in a cold, dry climate.
I did a little bit ( and when I say little I mean little) of reseach and i think we should plant Phlox. They are really pretty and I think they are cold tolerant.
Name of the plant
When to plant
How long it takes to grow
Requirements to Grow
Cost of the Plants
Carrots
Spring and Summer
60-80 days
Have well drained soil. Make sure each one was planted about 1 to 4 inches away from each other.
$2.00
Grape Vine
Spring
3 years
Plant 1-3 in deep
Garden Peas
spring or summer
3-4 months
Peas pop up in 4-6 months
Daisies
spring
4-6 month
Water and sun needed to grow
Daffodil
early summer
3-5 months
sunlight to grow
Bearded Iris
Anytime
4-6 weeks
water sun
Joseph's Coat
Beginning of Spring
Blum's through
mid spring to mid fall
Dig A Hole About 2 In
keep in direct sunlight
$10.99
Rose Azalea
buttercup
Watermelon
Spring and Summer
90-100 days
Use the hoe to create small hills in your garden. Push the soil together to form mounds that are at least 2 inches high. These mounds are where you will plant the seeds or transplant the seedlings.
around $5.99
Strawberries
Mostly artificial fertilizer used to grow
Nasturtiums
April/May
35 to 40 days
sun, can grow in dry soil
$2.50
Pansies
early april
bloom all spring....into summer
cool weather
$1.89
Petunias
april
14 to 21 days
partail shade, cool weather, sun
$3.99
Hosta
Early Spring
to get to full size about 5- 10 years
regular water in summer and shade
$5
Hydrangea
Spring
3-4 years
regular water and partial shade
$3.50
Raspberries
just before spring
3 months
cool climate
$2
Sunflower
late spring
seedling appears 5-10 days
Needs 6 to 8 hours of sunlight. Dig a hole of 3 to 3 feet. Place the seed between to wet paper towels to start germination.
$1.00-$4.00
Tomatoes
After Last Frost-Spring
55-100 day
Plant after the last frost. Break up soil before planting
$2.00
Zucchini
Spring
47-52
Full Sun. Plant 4 inches apart. Well drained and highly fertilized
$2.00
Carrots
Spring or summer
60-80 days
well drained soil, 1 to 4 in. apart
$2.00
Sunflower, Lemon Queen
Early-Mid July
Days to sprout:7-14 days
Plant seed after last frost, when the soil is about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Enrich soil with compost.
Planting depth is 0.5 inches, spacing is 4-6 inches and spacing after thinning is 18 inches.
$1.89
Zinnia, Giant Enchantress Pink
April-July
Germiation:5-10 days
Bloom:35-60 days
Plant after danger of frost. Cover with 1/4 inches of soil, sow on open ground that is well exposed to light. It should be in full sun. Spacing is 12 inches. Thin when plants are about 3 inches tall.
$1.99
Cynoglossum, Forget Me Not
April
Days to sprout:5-10 days
Planting depth is 1/4 inches. Spacing is 3 inches and spacing after thinning is 10 inches. Water when the top 3 inches of soil are dry.
$1.59
Tomato plants
after frost is done- April 19
80 days
highly organic soil, well drained, soil PH between 6 and 7, mulching is very important, keep them well watered
$9 a flat, $4 for more matured plants
Peppers
after the 1st Saturday in May
about 50 to 70 days, depending on what kind of plant you get
at least 8 in apart from each other, m lots of sunlight, soil has to be free of weeds, mulch around plants, good balanced fertilizer
about $2.50
Basil
After the first Saturday in May
About 50 days
Loves lots of sun, needs rich soil, lots of water, loves hot weather, needs lots of space for roots.
We need to research plants that can grow in a cold, dry climate.
I did a little bit ( and when I say little I mean little) of reseach and i think we should plant Phlox. They are really pretty and I think they are cold tolerant.
mid spring to mid fall
keep in direct sunlight
Planting depth is 0.5 inches, spacing is 4-6 inches and spacing after thinning is 18 inches.
Bloom:35-60 days